Accelerating Climate-Resilient Recovery
This progress report on the NAP Global Network’s activities from December 2020 to November 2021 highlights our work to support developing countries’ efforts on national adaptation planning and action.
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Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanisms for the Curious
This dialogue on Border Carbon Adjustment (BCA) policy design convened trade and environment officials from countries considering adopting BCA measures.
Facing Climate Financing Realities: How to think about coming pledges at COP 26
With the Glasgow climate talks now on the horizon, we need to consider the lessons learned from public and private climate finance so we don't repeat past mistakes.
The COP26 Summit Won't Be Effective If It Isn't Inclusive
At next month's long-awaited United Nations Climate Summit in Glasgow, all eyes will be on national leaders to make commitments that give the world a chance to limit average global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
IISD Annual Report 2020–2021
IISD has always dedicated itself to "providing the knowledge to act." We still do this, and we do it exceptionally well—our experts have clear, actionable solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. But more than ever before, IISD is focused on impact. We can’t afford not to be.
A High-Level Virtual Discussion on Valuing Nature-Based Infrastructure
This global event will launch the NBI Global Resource Centre and offer a unique perspective from leaders in the field on the value of building with nature.
Chinese Investment in Africa Rises as Project Values and Bilateral Trade Decline
China continued to invest heavily in Africa during the pandemic, but some African countries are suspending or scrutinizing contracts with Chinese firms.
Turning infrastructure green offers huge savings on top of climate benefits
Replacing traditional concrete-heavy infrastructure with green alternatives such as mangroves to help stem rising seas is a cost-effective strategy that could save $248 billion a year while combating climate change, researchers said on Monday.
'Natural infrastructure' could save billions a year in climate crisis response
Tree-planting, wetland restoration, mangrove swamps and other natural ways of protecting the environment from the impacts of the climate crisis could save hundreds of billions of dollars a year and replace high-carbon infrastructure, research has found.
All Hands on Deck: Mobilizing our climate community for COP 26 and beyond
The Glasgow talks can send an important signal of whether the Paris Agreement can serve as an effective catalyst for countries to keep a 1.5° Celsius pathway within reach.